DA-1000Pro FEATURES • Professional Digital Echo with Separate Repeat and Delay Controls • 3 Mic Inputs with Individual Volume Controls and Echo On/Off Switches • Vocal Cancel and Vocal Partner features to delete/add guide vocals on Multiplex Karaoke Tapes and CD’s • Music Master/Bass/Treble controls • Mic Master/Bass/Treble controls • Source/Left/Right Level Output Displays • 2 sets of A/V Input/Output jacks • Excellent add-on to any Karaoke system • Component/Rack Mountable with single space use ownerʼs
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CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Only refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash & arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of danger. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Vocopro may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use this product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable(s) supplied with this product MUST be used.
Welcome…. And thank you for purchasing the DA-1000 Pro from VocoPro, your ultimate choice in Karaoke entertainment! With years of experience in the music entertainment business, VocoPro is a leading manufacturer of Karaoke equipment, and has been providing patrons of bars, churches, schools, clubs and individual consumers the opportunity to sound like a star with full-scale club models, in-home systems and mobile units.
CONTENTS DA-1000 Pro Features ........................................................................................................................... 1 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Listening for a life time ............................................................................................................................. 2 Front Panel Description and Functions.
LISTENING FOR A LIFE TIME Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. VocoPro and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
FRONT PANEL 5 1 2 3 4 6 1. Power - This button is the main power switch to the DA-1000 Pro. 2. Source - This button toggles between the two available A/V channels that can be connected to the DA-1000 Pro. Common A/V peripherals include CD+G players, DVD players and VCD players. Note: Though the A/V channels have been labeled “CD+G” and “DVD” on the front and rear panels, it is possible to have other compatible digital A/V device(s) connected to the DA-1000 Pro. 3.
FRONT PANEL 8 7 9 12 11 10 7. Mic Master - The MIC MASTER control knob serves as a single output level control for all 3 MIC channels (irrespective of their individual setting). This allows you to increase or decrease MIC output levels with one turn of the knob.
REAR PANEL 2 1 5 3 4 6 7 1. Audio Out (2) - The DA-1000 Pro has 2 sets of RCA style AUDIO OUT jacks. These jacks are typically used to supply output to power amplifiers, however, effects processors, key controllers and other compatible equipment may be connected to these jacks. Connect the cables from the AUDIO IN jacks of you external device(s) to these AUDIO OUT jacks. 2. CD+G Audio In – This set of RCA jacks are for connecting the audio component from A/V device 1 (CD+G) to the DA-1000 Pro.
ADVANCED OPERATION When to use Voice Cancel First off, you must have a multiplexed disc. If you are playing a standard CD+G, CD or VCD that is not multiplexed, nothing will happen when you press the VOICE CANCEL button. When a multiplex disc is in use the VOICE CANCEL can be a very versatile feature. Lets’ say you want to practice singing to a particular song, but without the vocal layer, simply press the VOICE CANCEL button.
MOUNTING Tools required: • Phillips Screwdriver • 7 Mounting Screws • 2 Mounting Brackets • 19” Rack Case Screws: 7 Brackets: 2 (not included) (included) (if rack mounting) (included) (if rack mounting) (not included) For mounting versatility, the DA-1000 Pro can be installed as a stand alone component in a home entertainment system or mounted to a compatible rack case via the included mounting brackets. To install to a pre-existing entertainment system: 1.
GETTING CONNECTED If you purchased the DA-1000 Pro, it is likely you have other Karaoke equipment, such as a CD+G player, Mic’s etc, and know your connectivity options. If you do not, and this is your 1st piece of gear for your Karaoke system, we have provided a connectivity diagram and step by step instruction set for you below. Step 1 – Connecting A/V device(s): The DA-1000 Pro has two A/V channels for external devices to provide audio and video. These devices can be CD+G, DVD and/or VCD players.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem No output is being transmitted. Possible Cause(s) Solution(s) The input selector (DVD/CD+G) is set to the wrong position. Switch source button to the correct source channel. The output jacks of the DA-1000 Pro may not have proper cable connected. Make sure the cables from the output jacks on the DA-1000 Pro are connected to the input jacks on external equipment. Checks overall cabling and viability of external equipment.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Digital Echo: Digital echo is a synthetically processed sound effect that mimics natural echo. Echo in general is the “bouncing” of waves back and forth between 2 surfaces. This effect gives a spacious or ambient feeling that works great with vocals. Repeat: Repeat is facet of the echo process. Repeat refers to the frequency of echoes within a period of time. Delay: Delay is also a facet of the echo process. Delay refers to the amount of time that exists between echoes.
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